Planning a Wildlife Safari in Botswana – Okavango Delta: Costs, Timing, and Safety Tips for Budget Travelers
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Okavango Delta on a Budget: Botswana Safari Planning Guide (Costs, Timing & Safety) By WildlifeLens — August 2025 The Okavango Delta features winding channels, palm-dotted islands, and floodplains rich in wildlife. While it is known for high-end safari camps, it is also possible to explore the Delta on a budget without compromising safety or the quality of wildlife sightings. This guide provides information on planning an affordable trip, the best times to visit, recommended packing, cost-saving strategies, and essential safety tips for first-time travelers. Image Credit: Diego Delso , via Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Why Visit the Okavango Delta on a Budget The Okavango Delta hosts diverse wildlife across extensive wetlands formed by seasonal floods on the Kalahari sands. Elephants, buffalo, hippos, antelope, and predators are commonly observed in these areas. For additional information, see the Botswana Tourism ov...